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historical path

[hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl pæθ]
nounpl: historical paths
caminho histórico
1. A sequence of events or developments that have shaped history; the course taken by historical events over time
The historical path of the United States was significantly altered by the Civil War.
O caminho histórico dos Estados Unidos foi significativamente alterado pela Guerra Civil.
2. In social sciences, the idea that past events constrain future possibilities; path dependency
The nation's economic policies were determined by its historical path.
As políticas econômicas da nação foram determinadas pelo seu caminho histórico.
3. A physical route or trail of historical significance
Tourists followed the historical path through the ancient city.
Os turistas seguiram o caminho histórico pela cidade antiga.
Synonyms
historical trajectoryhistorical coursehistorical developmenthistorical precedent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho histórico
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
caminho histórico
Standard regional usage
São Paulo
caminho histórico
Standard regional usage
Portugal
percurso histórico
Preferred term in European Portuguese; also 'caminho histórico' is acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow in the historical path of
break from the historical path
the weight of historical path
constrained by historical path
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